Game 14: Cavs vs. 76ers - Sat, Nov 21, 7:30pm

[Rise Against]

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.................................................................................................................................................................................• Saturday, November 21st, 2009
.................................................................................................................................................................................• 7:30 PM - ET
.................................................................................................................................................................................• Quicken Loans Arena
.................................................................................................................................................................................• Cleveland, OH
.................................................................................................................................................................................• FSOH, WTAM1000



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...................................... PF: C: SF: ..........
...................................................................................................................................................... Hickson #21 .............. Ilgauskas #11 ............ James #23

.............................................................................................................................................................. PG: SG:
........................................................................................................................................................................................................ Williams #2 ......................... Parker #18



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................................................................................................................................................................... PG: SG:
........................................................................................................................................................................................................ Williams #23 ......................... Iguodala #9

......... PF: C: SF:
................................................................................................................................................... Brand #42 .................... Dalembert #1 ......................... Young #21






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_____________ Key Matchup ____________

After a slow start, James has found his rhythm over the past two weeks. He's averaging 32.7 points on 54.0 percent shooting in his last seven games, up from 22.6 points on 46.9 percent shooting in his previous five. Iguodala averaged 23.3 points on 61.5 percent shooting in four games against Cleveland last season.



_____________ Injury Report ____________

O'Neal (shoulder) won't play Friday against Indiana, Cleveland Plain Dealer writer Brian Windhorst reports. (Nov 19)
Speights (knee) will not need to undergo surgery to repair his torn MCL, the Philly Burbs reports. (Nov 16)

_____________ Game Notes ____________


• Coming off his highest-scoring game of the season, James looks to help the Cavaliers win for the 10th time in 12 contests Saturday night when they host the struggling Philadelphia 76ers.

• Although Cleveland has had little trouble lately beating Philadelphia (5-7) with James on the floor, the five-time All-Star hasn't had a 30-point game against the Sixers since recording 39 in a 118-115 double-overtime loss on Jan. 24, 2007, a span of seven games.

• The Cavs had a five-game winning streak over Philadelphia end with a 111-110 overtime defeat in the 2008-09 regular-season finale. Cleveland wasn't at full strength, though, as James, Zydrunas Ilgauskas and Mo Williams sat out to rest in preparation for the playoffs.

• Like Cleveland, the Sixers were also bounced from last season's playoffs by the Magic in six games. Philadelphia was knocked out in a first-round series, and hasn't been playing like a playoff-caliber team lately.

• The Sixers are coming off Friday's 102-97 home loss to lowly Memphis, their fifth defeat in seven games, and are now set to open a three-game road trip with seven of their next eight away from Philadelphia. They've had trouble getting their offense in gear on the road lately, averaging 83.7 points on 25.9 percent shooting from 3-point range in the last three away from the Wachovia Center.


_____________ Let's Go Cavs! ____________

[B Mac]

I wonder if our favorite dedicated sixer's fan will stop by tonight.

[Chris Hansen]

elton brand will have a career night vs hickson

[Benedict_Boozer]

I watched Philly in person play the Bulls, they are pretty terrible. I would be amazed if we lose this game.

[Dedicated_76ers_fan]

I don't feel comfortable about tonight, like benedict said: Eddie Jordan must go! Lou's playing great though. Watch out for him against Mo.

[prekazi]

If you don't feel comfortable that means Philly will win the game comfortably. No need to watch, damn!!!

[Rise Against]

Up 10-2 to start the game.. I have a feeling we are going to give up the lead soon.

[prekazi]

Nice start. Mo is aggressive, Z hit his first shot, defense is solid. Keep it up!

[Benedict_Boozer]

Nice to see Hickson hit that 15 footer

[prekazi]

That's what happens when you have an athletic finisher next to LeBron.

[prekazi]

BIG Z!!! FROM DEEP IN THE Q!

oh what a play by Z&lEbRON.

[Rise Against]

Hickson is a damn beast.. And Z is making up for that performance last night.

[Benedict_Boozer]

Man Lebron has turned into a helluva a shooter...scary actually

[Rise Against]

I have to say that Mo is a pretty damn streaky shooter.

[Benedict_Boozer]

^Yup but when Mo is hitting we are pretty much unbeatable. Too bad he is so streaky, really he is more of a 3rd option.

[Rise Against]

^Yup but when Mo is hitting we are pretty much unbeatable. Too bad he is so streaky, really he is more of a 3rd option.

Yes. I just can't wait until Shaq gets back..

[Benedict_Boozer]

JJ is a scoring machine. Especially playing off Lebron.

[Rise Against]

Up by 13 after the first.. Now let's see what happens when LeBron is on the bench.

[Dedicated_76ers_fan]

You'll stick kick our ass. Eddie will make sure of that.

[prekazi]

That first quarter was so fun. Felt like last year, even better because of JJ.